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retaliative

adjective

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

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Word length
11
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

    “retributive justice demands an eye for an eye”

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retributive justice demands an eye for an eye

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